Home Modification Series: Mobility Solutions
John Barrett of Mobility Solutions speaks with Independence Now about the wide variety of stairlifts and other services they provide.
There’s More To Learn Than You Think At An Independence Now Event
One of the greatest benefits of attending an Independence Now event is the peer mentoring that occurs between consumers.
Home Modification Series: HandyPro of Washington DC Metro
HandyPro is a company we frequently work with to complete standard and custom home modification projects for consumers so they can remain independent in their own homes.
White Canes | A History
In recognition of White Cane Safety Day, read the history of White Cane Laws and hear one person’s story of how using a white cane helped him gain independence.
Living On My Own
In honor of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Carlos Garner shares his story.
Core Service Focus: Advocacy
Advocacy is an important part of the past and present of CILs and while we have made progress in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, we still have a long way to go.
Supports Planning Agency Helps Consumers Stay Connected with Technology
The SPA has had to get really creative with figuring out how to stay connected with our consumers during COVID. One positive thing to come out of the pandemic is that we were able to assist consumers as they learned new types of technology that they now use in many ways to stay connected!
Supports Planning, a Consumer’s Perspective
One consumer recently shared her experience working with an Independence Now Supports Planner to stay connected and receive support through COVID-19.
Congrats to 2021 Rising Star Award Recipient, Montel Medley!
It is with great joy that we present this award in Deborah Jackson’s honor and memory to Montel Medley who carries on her commitment to an independent life.
Why Do We Use The Word “Consumer”?
The term Consumer is used by CILs because it clearly shows the person receiving services has control over the process and is making all the decisions.